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Abcott Institute

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abcott Institute ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$250
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abcott Institute in Southfield, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $250. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abcott Institute 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $765 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Phillipsburg Middle School in Phillipsburg, NJ is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#96,732
of 99,447 penalized employers
$765
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $765 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($765 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Abcott Institute compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Educational Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Abcott Institute runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$250 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Educational Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Abcott Institute.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UH - HAWAII COMMUNIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YUBA CITY HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LETCHWORTH HIGH SCHOOL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARROLL COUNTY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUNY OLD WESTBURY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. DEPT OF AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROCHESTER CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MILAN SPECIAL SCHOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WASHINGTONVILLE CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ROCHESTER CITY SCHOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCHESTER CITY SD 39…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHERN CAYUGA CSD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DUKE UNIVERSITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOH - DOE - WAIPAHU …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MARINE ACADEMY OF SC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Abcott Institute, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Abcott Institute has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Educational Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Abcott Institute in the Educational Services enforcement ledger

Educational Services sector: Abcott Institute is the #830 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 856 employers with nonzero fines ($250). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Abcott Institute ranks #473 among 478 Educational Services employers with WHD recoveries ($765).

Combined federal exposure here: $250 OSHA penalties plus $765 WHD back wages (75.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Abcott Institute Compares

Abcott Institute's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

Against the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-28

Last Inspection

2019-12-13

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,199

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $125 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,199.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$750

Current Penalty Amount

$250

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,015

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $500 from the initial assessment of $750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$765
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$383
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$765

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Abcott Institute owed $765 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How Abcott Institute compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abcott Institute Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 5.7
Total Penalty $250 $3,025
Avg Penalty per Inspection $125 $1,199
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Nationwide Educational Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abcott Institute, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($250 here).

Escuela DE Artes PLáSticas y DiseñO DE Puerto Rico $250 PR Msad 70 $255 ME Town of Cheshire Parks & Recreation Department $264 CT State of Oregon Portland State University $270 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Allamuchy Township School 2 insp. Allamuchy, NJ New York University 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Los Lunas Schools 2 insp. Los Lunas, NM Uh - Hawaii Community College 2 insp. Hilo, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Educational Services

Showing 5 of 3185 other employers tracked in this sector.

Georgia Career Institute
Murfreesboro, TN
0 inspections $0
Sergio Ortega Hernandez
Chula Vista, CA
2 inspections $1,025
Phillipsburg Middle School
Phillipsburg, NJ
3 inspections $1,000
DE
Lares, PR
6 inspections $1,000
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, MI
2 inspections $1,000

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What to do with this record

Use Abcott Institute's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Abcott Institute against Georgia Career Institute, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Abcott Institute's inspection and penalty record is typical for Educational Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Educational Services sector
  • Abcott Institute also carries $765 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abcott Institute safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Abcott Institute's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Abcott Institute have? ▼
Abcott Institute has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $250.
How many OSHA inspections has Abcott Institute had? ▼
Abcott Institute has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-28 and the most recent on 2019-12-13. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abcott Institute? ▼
Abcott Institute has been assessed $250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $750 (a 66.7% reduction). Additionally, $765 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Abcott Institute have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abcott Institute has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Abcott Institute been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Abcott Institute, resulting in $765 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Abcott Institute operate in? ▼
Abcott Institute operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611519). This industry has 3,186 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,042 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Abcott Institute owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Abcott Institute owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $765 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Abcott Institute rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abcott Institute ranks #96,732 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Abcott Institute's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Abcott Institute's total OSHA penalty of $250 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,025 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Phillipsburg Middle School in Phillipsburg, NJ is a similar educational services employer with $1,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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